Supply Chain Manager, Soft Goods

• Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated
• Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that Tesla's commodity pricing meet best in class expectations, while meeting supplier industrialization standards of best-in-class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through periodic price negotiations
• Monitorglobal industry trends, track technology roadmaps, actively partner with the Design teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenges
• Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews
• Comfortable communicating with technical stakeholders both internally and externally
• Lead cross-functional teams to manage project timelines including developing and maintaining action trackers, Gantt charts, other program management tools related to on-time delivery of supplier parts against program timing, can build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams, and influence timely decisions with key stakeholders to support our mission
• Communicate key supply, cost, and/or quality issues with management teams and develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Textiles, Operations Management, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 3+ yearsof experience in supply chain management or commodity managementassociated tosoft goods raw materials including but not limited to seats and interiors
• Technicaland commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes associated to soft goods raw materials i.e. artificial leathers, textiles.
• Understanding of the automotive industry, including knowledge of raw materials, manufacturing processes, and industry standards
• Experience withsoft goods related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process
• Proficient knowledge of technical requirements, design of the product, and be able to influence cross functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time

As a part-time Tesla employee, you will be eligible for:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Tesla Babies program
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Pet Insurance

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.